I recently received a Skookum Bush Tool (beautiful knife) and, after realizing the money I'd just spent for a hand made knife, it occurred to me that I'd better learn to sharpen a knife properly.
So, I bought three 6" DMT whetstones (corse, fine, and extra fine), read up on sharpening techniques, and then I got out my Mora and commenced sharpening.
The thing is, I think my blade is now duller than when I started!
I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, bu this is not working out. I'm using the standard sort of technique demonstrated by Ray Mears with his Japanese water stones on youtube. I've tried the magic marker on the bevel and I'm wearing it down uniformly, so I think I'm holding the blade a consistent angle.
What might I be doing wrong? How much downward pressure should I be applying? Are my DMT stones adequate shapening tools?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dave
So, I bought three 6" DMT whetstones (corse, fine, and extra fine), read up on sharpening techniques, and then I got out my Mora and commenced sharpening.
The thing is, I think my blade is now duller than when I started!
I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, bu this is not working out. I'm using the standard sort of technique demonstrated by Ray Mears with his Japanese water stones on youtube. I've tried the magic marker on the bevel and I'm wearing it down uniformly, so I think I'm holding the blade a consistent angle.
What might I be doing wrong? How much downward pressure should I be applying? Are my DMT stones adequate shapening tools?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dave